How To Stop A Springer Spaniel Dog Or Puppy Barking
Even though you might want to make sure that your Springer Spaniel dog or puppy never barks again, that is just unnecessary, especially since barking is how your dog would alert you if someone was trying to break into your house. Barking is how your dog communicates with you. Now, if your dog or puppy has developed a problem of barking at anything and everything, all through the day and night then yes, you will need to address the issue so that he calms down a little.
First, determine whether there is a pattern to his barking. Does he only bark at people or dogs? Does he bark at the ones walking down the street or only when they approach the yard? Looking for patterns will help you in determining the best course of action. Now, there are many people out there that will tell you to purchase a shock or spray collar but these are deemed inhumane by many people. Also, you are only teaching your dog fear and pain, not rules and proper behavior.
All you have to do is to make sure that you are giving your dog the right command when he barks out of line. It is important to make sure that your tone is deep and that the dog believes that you truly mean business. You have to be the alpha of the pack, otherwise, your dog is never going to listen to you. By nature, dogs are pack animals and will behave as though they are in a pack with you and your family. You have to understand pack mentality in order to make sure that your dog is falling in his proper place.
It is also important to make sure that you are remembering to praise your dog or puppy whenever he is faced with a situation that would normally cause him to bark and he successfully resists. When you apply positive reinforcement, a lot of wonderful things can happen. It is also a good idea to make sure that you are doing your best to social your Springer Spaniel a little more. Take him for more walks at the dog park or around the block. Take him shopping with you at the local pet store, pending they allow this. The more you socialize your dog with other dogs and people, the less likely he will be so worried about their presence that he will go into a barking fit.
The sooner you get started training your dog about barking and socializing him, the sooner you will find yourself with the results you have always wanted. Without intervening, your dog or puppy would simply continue to bark at everyone and everything.
This is not something that he will simply change his mind on or grow out of. The exact amount of time it will take to properly train your dog will depend on a number of things. You have to be consistent with the training and your dogs personality will play a part in it as well.